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State Patrol Trooper

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

626 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $116,573, above the department median of $76,256.

Employees
626
Role median
$116,573
Agency median
$76,256
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,225$166,513+

How total compensation varies among the 626 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 3

Anthony Nelson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$136,955
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$111,708
Overtime
$25,248
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,955
Hire date
2015-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Nelson works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Anthony earned $136,955 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Ristau

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$136,901
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$108,342
Overtime
$28,559
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,901
Hire date
2017-01-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Ristau works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $136,901 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sabrina Skold

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$136,160
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$21,662
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,160
Hire date
2016-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Sabrina Skold serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2200,2300. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,160. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Otterson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$136,039
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$108,539
Overtime
$26,913
Other pay
$587
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,039
Hire date
2010-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Otterson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $136,039. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Todd Merwin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$136,010
Sub-department
Air Patrol Surveilance
Base pay
$123,286
Overtime
$10,734
Other pay
$1,990
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$136,010
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Todd Merwin serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Air Patrol Surveilance. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $136,010. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Elliott Lesser

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp
$135,844
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$105,503
Overtime
$30,341
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,844
Hire date
2016-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elliott Lesser works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Elliott earned $135,844 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Mark Lund

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$135,754
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$113,922
Overtime
$21,832
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,754
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Lund is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,754. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kfir Shetrit

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$135,718
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$21,220
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,718
Hire date
2012-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kfir Shetrit works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Kfir earned $135,718 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Chris Thostenson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$135,608
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100
Base pay
$115,476
Overtime
$20,132
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,608
Hire date
1999-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chris Thostenson is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $135,608. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kaj Meinhardt

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$135,590
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$110,147
Overtime
$25,443
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,590
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Kaj Meinhardt serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,590. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Holden

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$135,565
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$110,092
Overtime
$24,610
Other pay
$862
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,565
Hire date
2016-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Holden works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $135,565 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jeffery Shay

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$135,158
Sub-department
CVI Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100
Base pay
$119,484
Overtime
$15,674
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,158
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Jeffery Shay serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile&Fixed 2700,3100. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,158. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brian Milan

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$135,157
Sub-department
CVI Mobile 2600, 2800
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$20,659
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$135,157
Hire date
1997-01-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Brian Milan serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Cvi Mobile 2600, 2800. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $135,157. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brandon Engen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,747
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$115,345
Overtime
$19,403
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,747
Hire date
2014-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Engen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,747. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

John Perrin

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,659
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay
$114,470
Overtime
$20,188
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,659
Hire date
2016-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Perrin works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $134,659 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sean Hollencamp

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,656
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$107,661
Overtime
$26,808
Other pay
$187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,656
Hire date
2011-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Sean Hollencamp serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,656. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Taner Morey

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,622
Sub-department
CVI Mobile & Fixed Metro
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$20,124
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,622
Hire date
2018-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Taner Morey is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile & Fixed Metro. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $134,622. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clint Fultz

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,526
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$110,216
Overtime
$23,366
Other pay
$944
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,526
Hire date
1996-07-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clint Fultz works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. Clint earned $134,526 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Schmit

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,437
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$98,492
Overtime
$35,945
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,437
Hire date
2022-07-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Schmit holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $134,437. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Elijah Allen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,340
Sub-department
Eveleth D 3100 Troopers
Base pay
$108,174
Overtime
$24,544
Other pay
$1,622
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,340
Hire date
2019-01-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elijah Allen works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Eveleth D 3100 Troopers. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Elijah earned $134,340 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Melissa Fischer

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$134,340
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$114,457
Overtime
$19,883
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$134,340
Hire date
1998-01-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Melissa Fischer serves as a State Patrol Trooper within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $134,340. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kenneth Dellwo

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,994
Sub-department
Mankato D 2200 Troopers
Base pay
$107,292
Overtime
$25,898
Other pay
$804
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,994
Hire date
2015-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kenneth Dellwo works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Mankato D 2200 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Kenneth earned $133,994 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brett Westbrook

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,897
Sub-department
Duluth D 2700 Troopers
Base pay
$111,705
Overtime
$20,638
Other pay
$1,555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,897
Hire date
2004-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brett Westbrook is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Duluth D 2700 Troopers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,897. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Troy Christianson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,882
Sub-department
StatePatrol Public Information
Base pay
$114,939
Overtime
$16,743
Other pay
$2,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,882
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Troy Christianson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Statepatrol Public Information. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,882. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Diederich

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,705
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$107,496
Overtime
$25,034
Other pay
$1,174
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,705
Hire date
2009-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Diederich is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,705. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Kaiser

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,380
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$106,600
Overtime
$26,092
Other pay
$689
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,380
Hire date
2005-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Kaiser serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,380. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Michael Cleveland

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,246
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$108,846
Overtime
$24,400
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,246
Hire date
2010-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Cleveland works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $133,246 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Eric Maikkula

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,144
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$111,462
Overtime
$21,682
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,144
Hire date
2002-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eric Maikkula works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Eric earned $133,144 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anthony Butler

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,132
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$106,542
Overtime
$26,590
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,132
Hire date
2009-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Anthony Butler serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Patrol Investigative Unit. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $133,132. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Parker Bluhm

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,071
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$103,948
Overtime
$28,143
Other pay
$979
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,071
Hire date
2018-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Parker Bluhm works as a State Patrol Trooper for Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Parker earned $133,071 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dale Maciej

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$133,049
Sub-department
Brainerd D 2800 Troopers
Base pay
$107,496
Overtime
$24,353
Other pay
$1,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$133,049
Hire date
1993-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dale Maciej is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Brainerd D 2800 Troopers. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $133,049. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

William Tjon

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,968
Sub-department
Rochester D2100 Troopers
Base pay
$110,685
Overtime
$21,276
Other pay
$1,008
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,968
Hire date
2006-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Tjon is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Rochester D2100 Troopers. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,968. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Robb Ramacher

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,965
Sub-department
Capitol Sec Complex Troopers 2
Base pay
$114,391
Overtime
$18,574
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,965
Hire date
2000-01-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robb Ramacher is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Capitol Secretary Complex Troopers 2. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,965. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nathan Erickson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,748
Sub-department
CVI Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern
Base pay
$114,498
Overtime
$18,250
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,748
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nathan Erickson holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Cvi Mobile 2900, 3200 Northern. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,748. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kirk Haugen

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,586
Sub-department
Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers
Base pay
$107,518
Overtime
$23,851
Other pay
$1,216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,586
Hire date
2005-02-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kirk Haugen holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Detroit Lakes D 2900 Troopers. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,586. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jason Theel

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,566
Sub-department
East Metro D 2400 Troopers
Base pay
$112,315
Overtime
$20,251
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,566
Hire date
2008-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Theel holds the role of State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within East Metro D 2400 Troopers. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,566. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Alexander Anderson

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,437
Sub-department
Thief River Falls D3200 Troope
Base pay
$105,031
Overtime
$25,421
Other pay
$1,986
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,437
Hire date
2022-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Alexander Anderson serves as a State Patrol Trooper within Thief River Falls D3200 Troope. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,437. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Tyler Milless

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,292
Sub-department
Patrol Investigative Unit
Base pay
$115,898
Overtime
$16,394
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,292
Hire date
2016-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Milless is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within Patrol Investigative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,292. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Deanna Wayne

State Patrol Trooper/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp
$132,256
Sub-department
West Metro D 2500 Troopers
Base pay
$111,973
Overtime
$20,283
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$132,256
Hire date
2013-10-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
P07
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Deanna Wayne is a State Patrol Trooper at Public Safety Department within West Metro D 2500 Troopers. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $132,256. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.